Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a longer history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers globally. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from new clients is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and derive the most benefit from the software.
The more an organization tries to make do with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure becomes. When server hardware or disk systems break down, there may be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates stop being developed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an update of their Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the number of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for a migration may seem through the roof.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided advanced and economical remote consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Vancouver, British Columbia business get the most out of GP.
We partner with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services may include an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software used by company, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize business value and manage expense.
Progent can help your Vancouver, British Columbia business in each facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement initiative including:
- System Assessment
Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss other capabilities available on GP that may be helpful to your business.
- Migration Planning and Timing
Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Predict and manage integration issues.
- Testing
Design and configure a pilot environment for validating the upgrade process.
- System Upgrades
Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and run scripts to address known issues.
- Management Reporting
Develop reports and or dashboards for internal and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from diverse on-premises and remote repositories.
- Training
Deliver individual or group training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
- Support Services
Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver effective and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent offers the support of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly rather than supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
- Guidance
Suggest the use of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not currently being used. Also, recommend third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.
- Integrations
Create special integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid duplicate data entry and improve consistency.
- Customizations
Create major and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various business functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services offered by Progent include:
- Needs analysis and site inventory
- Network topology planning and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
- Setting up security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
- Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
- Creating high-availability architectures
- Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
- business continuity planning
- Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent has provided remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server integration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first versions to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and application development expertise.
Progent also has extensive experience providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when helping organizations through each phase of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance experts, business continuity planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, implement, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.
Progent's Support Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more about Progent's remote and onsite support services in Vancouver, British Columbia for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:
Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting support available from Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).
Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Vancouver, BC business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.